Episode number 49: "Run-on Sentences"
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Using a semicolon in a sentence is to create attention yet seperation of both sentences with the same clause. Also transitional phrases and conjuntive adverbs are used when inputting a semicolon. The seperatin of the two clauses when using the semicoon shows that either sentence can be independent or have nothing to do with each other.
Ex. The contestants for tonites Jeopardy show is Anthony and Jessica from Los Angeles, CA; in addition Jennifer from Long Beach,CA.
Ex. I drank one whole gallon of french vinilla iced coffee; As a result, I didnt rest for two whole days.
This week Grammar Girl talks about Run Sentences. Which are sentences that keep on going and going. But Run on sentences are sentences that lack punctuation but they can also be long and short in some cases. Also that run on sentences can be fixed by using periods, semicolons and finally commas with coordinating conjunctions. But the way you fix the sentence depends on how the difference parts are related to one another and how it sounds. If you wanted to separate the two fused then you have to use a period. There are even more ways to fix run on sentences, but it depends on the type of relationship between the different clauses. Like for example when you could use a colon if the first clause introduces the second clause in the sentence, but in order to do that their must be something that can be used to combined them together. Finally when you writing it's important to try to over think your sentence, just try to get your main point across.
Ex. Tomorrow I have to stay after school, As a result, I have to try to finish all my homework in class.
Ex. I can't believe that we are going to visit a college tomorrow; As a result, I didn't have time to rest yesterday.
Ex. I think on my day off from school, I'll play my guitar all day, instead of do my homework for the following week.
-Alex Luviano
Episode 49 of Grammar Girl features run-on or fused sentences, something I'm all to familiar with. Run-on sentences have basically one fatal flaw, There is no punctuation. These sentences seem to have no beginning or end. It is combining to clauses that can be sentences on there own. In order to correct this problem you want to either combine or separate these ideas in a way that favors your individual writing style. You can use a period, semicolon or a conjunction with a comma, Whichever you favor. This an example of a proper sentence with a comma "Episode 49 of Grammar Girl features run-on or fused sentences, something I'm all to familiar with."
- Erik Amador Per 5
On episode 49, Grammar Girl lectures about run-on sentences. Run-on sentences are sentences that lack punctuations such as a comma, period, or a semicolon to separate or join the sentences. The way you decide to fix the sentence depends on how you want the connection between the sentences to be. Adding a period totally separates the sentences. Adding a semicolon allows for a connection between the two thoughts. Adding a comma adds more of a comment to the first sentence. Deciding which way you want to fix the sentence depends on your writing style.
Examples:
1. This letter is incomplete; also this one.
2. Be sure to watch out for danger; for instance, cliffs, fires, and falling objects.
Response: Spark you need one more example; have a total of 2.
on episode 49 of Grammar girl she talked about fused sentences also known as run-on sentences.these sentences have no punctuation meaning there is no begining or end.To correct this mistake you must use the write punctuation by adding in a comma,semicolon.period or a conjuction with a comma.another way to explain this is if you want to seperate the sentence you add a period.Adding a comma adds more of a comma to the sentence.adding a semicolon ads more of a connection between the two.
i drank a mosnter;as a result, i stayed awake the entire time.
on my break, i think im going to skate, instead of my chores.
fernando betancourt per.5
to superiorkingisquick.i noticed you have perfect examples and you also have a perfect understanding of Grammar girls episode 49 good job.
on grammar girl episode 49 she talked about run on sentences.This means that you must put correct punctuation in your sentences to make sence or else it would just not make that much sense.like i have to put a period to end the sentence i can also put a comma to add a connection with the first phrase depending on how you use your punctuations lets you know your type of writing style.she also said that when your writing its important to look over your sentences to make sure there grammatically correct.
today im going to watch tv all day, as a result, i have to try and do my studying for my ap calculus class.
i cant realize how much tv i watched last night as a result, i can't stay awake today.
alejandro diaz
period.5
Grammar girl talked about run on sentences and how they keep on going without a period. She said that the only way u can have a run on sentence is if you punctuate it diffrently using a comma or a semi colon. She also said that the run on sentences have to be somewhat related to each other.
ex.I love eating sweets;I eat allot of chocolate.
ex.My mom is a very strict woman,She is the principal of an elemantry school.
-Yazmin Llamas
This weeks grammar girl talked about run on sentences. The basic way to fix a run on sentence is with a comma. Some of the other ways to fix a run on are by using a period, semicolon, or semicolon and a comma. How you fix your sentence depends on the relationship of the clauses.
Examples:
1. I drank too much vodka last night, therefore, I had such a bad hangover.
2. At the rave she rolled, and smoked.
3. I love drinking, now it takes many drinks to hammered.
-Melissa Flores
Run on sentences can be short or long sentences that are missing the appropriate punctuation.Run on sentences can also be called fused sentences and can be fixed with a comma, semicolon, and period.You cant just fuse two clauses together if you do that you will create an error called a run on sentence.
Ex:The food was sick it went in the trash.
Ex:My mother went to the store the school the park.
Ex:I played a game read a book i traveled.
melissa comment was very wierd but the examples are correct ways to fix run on sentences
Grammar Girl 49 talks and helps us understand the proper ways to fix and avoid run-on sentences. Many run-on sentences just lack punctuation. The use of conjunctions, periods, semicolons, and commas can help you to avoid run-on sentences. Your writing style determines the kind of punctuation you will use.
Ex. Yesterday my soccer team won. The final score was 4-3.
Ex. Tomorrow I will enjoy my day off relaxing, nevertheless, I will still finish up my homework
Melissa's examples are the best. They truly helped me to understand this weeks Grammar Girl.
Jeffrey Lopez. Period 5
This weeks grammar girl talked about run on sentences. The basic way to fix a run on sentence is with a comma. Some of the other ways to fix a run on are by using a period, semicolon, or semicolon and a comma. How you fix your sentence depends on the relationship of the clauses.
Examples:
1. I drank too much vodka last night, therefore, I had such a bad hangover.
2. At the rave she rolled, and smoked.
3. I love drinking, now it takes many drinks to get hammered.**
-Melissa Flores
I CORRECTED MY LAST EXAMPLE
I like Jeffrey's first example because it shows 2 different sentences that can be combined.
Run-on sentences aren't just long sentences. They're actually fused sentences that need a punctuation fix. There are many ways to fix these fused sentences. One could separate the two, combine the two with a deeper connection or "make more of a comment on the connection between the two sentences". A different tone could also be established depending on how one fixes the run-on sentence.
Ex. I blog I think.
This is similar to Grammar Girl's example and there are many ways to fix it:
I blog, therefore I think.
Ex. She sleeps soundly her snores are eye awakening.
This could be solved like the first example.
She sleeps soundly, yet her snores are eye awakening.
-Sara L. Per.2
I like Melissa's examples. It reflects her understanding of run-on sentences.
Grammar Girl's topic today was "Run-On Sentences". Run-On sentences are not just sentences that go on and on like the yellow brick road. Some are long and some are short that lack proper punctuation. Here is an example of a short run-on sentence...
" I am an athlete I play softball."
Now i am going to use proper punctuation to make this sentence correct.
"I am an athlete, and i play softball."
OR
"I am an athlete; I play softball."
OR!
You can also use an adverb to make your sentence sound fancy. Like for example...
"I am an athlete; even so, I play softball."
You have to use something to connect the two clauses that can complete the sentence.
- Sandra Fernandez
Helen you used cool examples, but you should of also used examples that show the sentences correctly written with the proper punctuation. ;)
In episode 49 of grammar girl, she talks about run on sentences. She explains that run-on sentences are sentences that lack punctuation; they can be long, but they can also be short. She also explains that there are many ways to fix run on sentences by fusing sentences with puntuations such as periods, semicolons, and commas with coordinating conjunctions.
I played video games all night; as a result, i forgot to do my homework.
I ate alot of food at the party;as a result, i spent most of my day on the toilet.
-Joseph Compton per.5
Run-on sentences are two independent clauses combined that lack punctuation. In order to determine what punctuation is needed there must be atone or rhythm set in mind. There are other ways to fix fused sentences, which depend on the relationship between the different clauses.
Ex. Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, on the other side, beyond the river, stood the Ancient Village.
Ex. They walked through the forest, the twigs snapping beneath their feet, the owls hooting above them, the frogs croaking, it was early in the night and they were surrounded by the forest.
Response to triforcerocks: your examples reflect your understanding of the lesson, they are also very well written and helped me understand the material slightly better.
Gonzalez, Diana P2
Run-on sentences are sentences that lack punctuation and that occurs when two independent clauses are fused together. Grammar Girl explains that there are plenty of ways to fix a run-on it depends on what tone and rhythm you are trying to achieve. A run-on sentence can be fixed through periods, semicolons, and commas with conjunctions.
Examples
The man lost his job. The man was left homeless.(use periods)
The girl ate ice cream; therefore she was hyper.(use a conjunction adverb with a semicolon)
The boy is crying; the boy wanted candy.(use a semicolon)
fernos478
You had a very good explanation of what Grammar Girl was saying but in a shorter, easier way you explained it. Also your examples made sense.
Melissa Garcia Period 2
Grammar Girl talked about how to fix run-on sentences by using commas, semicolons, and conjunctive adverbs and more. A run on sentence is written without internal punctuation. to fix a run-on sentence you would need to connect the run-on sentence with commas or semicolons to show that they are related. She states that the main point was "that you have to use something to connect two clauses that could be complete sentences on their own."
Examples-
I walked down the street i fell. Incorrect
I walked down the street, unfortunately i feel. Correct
Response- Alex you need to write better examples because by what you wrote I would of thought you were writing about cause and effects.
-Jesse Machorro.
According to Grammar Girl, run-on sentences aren't just really long sentences. They can also be short. There are indeed multiple ways to separate the run on sentences, but it depends on how you want it to sound. Multiple repairs include using a period, comma, or semicolon.
Ex1. I ate way too much candy in April. It wasn't until May that I realized my tooth was rotten.
Ex2. I throw my dirty laundry into my closet; therefore, it's a mess.
This week my reply goes to Alex Luviano. Your first and second example are easy to understand and straight forward however your third example is a little tricky to follow. Where is your run-on repair?
Daniel Rodriguez P.2
This week grammar girl talked about run-on sentences and semicolons. she said that semicolons are used to separate a long sentences and fuse them together with proper punctuation. But your not just limited to using a semicolon, you could also use a period.But using a semicolon has its advantages, because it allows you spice up your sentence in a number of ways.
EX.1
If i want to go to a show, i have to listen to grammar girl; and if i don't, I'll get a bad grade.
EX.2
The wheel of fortune winners are Joe from Tokyo,Japan; John from Los Angeles,California: and Jane from Miami,Florida.
-Cris Garcia P.2
@ Jesse Machorro:
you need to provide another example.
and i also dont understand how you fall and "feel". i understand the you fall though.
In this weeks Grammar Girl she talked about Run-On Sentences. Run-On Sentences are sentences that are in need of punctuation. Grammar Girl goes onto explaining that there are different ways that you can fix sentences that are fused together and make it sound correct. If you want them to be completely seperated you would do that by using a period. If you want to keep a connection between the two sentences then you would have to use a semicolon. If you want to add your own comment between the two sentences then you would use a conjunction (and, but, also, therefor, etc) and a comma. Lastly, if you wanted to make the sentence sound fancy then you would use a conjunctive adverb with a semicolon and a comma.
Examples :
- I like apples. I also like applesauce.
-I like apples;I also like applesauce.
-I like apples, and I also like applesauce.
-I like apples;therefor, I also like applesauce.
Melissa Flores,
Your sumary and examples of this weeks Grammar Girl shows that you really understood what it was about. I understood everything perfectly. Good Job!
Today on Grammar Girl, she explains to us what is a Run-on Sentence. These sentences are not all long some can be short, but can have a wrong use of punctuation. She was saying how some sentences can be considered run on sentences because they don’t have any internal punctuation.
For Instance,
“She is a girl she is a soccer player.” This is a run on sentence because they are both two complete sentences , this would be considered a fused sentence.
In order to fix these sentences it al depends on the way the writer wants the parts to be related with each other and what tone they are trying to get.
Such as if you want to make them two different sentences you would say :
“She is a girl. She is a soccer player.”
If you want to keep a connection between both of the sentences you would say:
“I have been running all day; I want to go to sleep.”
You have now added a semi colon to keep them connected.
You could also use a conjunction with a comma to make them more of a comment on the connection.
“She is a girl and she plays soccer.”
You could also use a conjunctive adverb with a semicolon and a comma such as Grammar Girl says such as:
“ Today we went to a party; however, I still have to present myself to school tomorrow.”
There are many other ways to change a run on sentence it all depends on the relationship of the different clauses. Grammar Girl explains how if you have a clause and it introduces your second clause then you can use a colon. The point to this is if you have two sentences that can be complete on their own you can use this, if not then you are creating a run on sentence. She says how its not important to stress over your sentence structure, if you write what you mean to say , and make sure your are grammatically correct then its certain you will choose the correct writing structure. She advises on how you can make a fun exercise where you try to write a style that is not yours and make sure there is no fuse independent clauses together.
-- Karina P.
Melissa G.
It seems to me that you really understood the topic of today. Your examples shows exactly when you use period and this allowed me to understand it better.
Today on episode 49, grammar girl talks about run on sentences. Run on sentences are when you don't have current punctuation. some run on sentences are long and some are short, it all doesn't matter because one way or another something is wrong. Before I give an example of a run on sentence, I want to comment on RawrGrr because this person explains what makes a run on sentence, like missing a comma, period or a semicolon to separate or join a sentence good job RawrGrr.
Ex: of a run on sentence
My name is Kelly I am 17.
Ex: right way
My name is Kelly and, I am 17.
The topic for grammar girl this week is run-on sentences. She discusses how run-on sentences are made when you fuse two independent clauses. You have to separate them with semicolons, periods, and commas with coordinating conjunctions. You must have something to connect these sentences or else they could just be sentences of their own. Grammar girl also says that the writer must choose his or her sentence structure. There is no better way to do it. The writer has to determine what kind of tone he or she wants to set.
Simple Examples:
Mark ate his food quickly, so he got a stomach ache.
Tom felt guilty, so he went to beg for forgiveness.
august burns red is francisco b. oops sry!
This week Grammer Girl talked about run on sentences. Run on sentences are sentences that dont have periods,semicolons,or commans. You can fix the run on sentences many ways. The punctuations you use in your sentence set the tone and rhythm.
Example 1:
As the rain pounded to the ground everyone ran for cover.
(incorrect)
As the rain pounded to the ground, everyone ran for cover.
(correct)
Example 2:
i drank a lot of coffee i didnt sleep last night.
(incorrect)
i drank a lot of coffee;as a result, i didnt sleep last night.
(correct)
zepshizzle,
Your summary and examples helped me understand this week grammer girl. good work!
On today's Grammar Girl, she talks about Run-on sentences. She talks to us about how run-on sentences consist of sentences that go on forever and have the lack of punctuation. Sentences likes those can be simply fixed by putting either a comma, semicolon or a period. Run-on sentences are also called fused sentences.
Ex: My niece ate a whole plate of spaghetti and made a mess; As a result the kitchen was messy.
Ex: I fell onto a painting that was made by a famous painter; Therefore I had to pay for the damages.
Roberto Cabezas Per.2
This week's Topic is about Run on Sentences. Grammar Girl states that run on sentences don't necessarily need to be long to be run ons; they just have to lack (internal)punctuation. Run on sentences are also known as fused sentences cause that's what the basically are. The two sentences have to have something to do with each other.You can't just fuse to random sentences; they won't make sense. She mentioned that there are many ways to correct run on sentences but she just based her lecture on three ways.
1.Peiods are used when you want to completely separated the 2 individual sentences.
Ex. I like ice cream. I also like cake.
2.semicolins are used to make more of a connection between the 2 sentences
Ex. I enjoy swimming at the pool;I like the feeling of the cool water.
and 3. commas with a conjuntion
Ex. I like chemistry, yet I prefer math over science any day.
Grammar girl talks about writters having different styles and sentence structures... It's logical because everyone is different. She also suggests that you change your writing style once in a while.
So try it, you might just amze yourself.
-Luis M. Period 2
My comment this week goes to elilflaca06 (Karina P.)
I like your summary its so precise on the idea. Its easy to read and the examples are very comprehendible. You got it Karina, I think that you fully understand this concept. Great job and continue to work hard....
=)
-Luis M.
Today Grammar Girl described a run on sentence, which is a sentence that contains little or no punctuation. You can fix a run on sentence with periods, semicolons, and commas with coordinating conjunctions. However you can not just throw in these punctuations in sentence because it looks good, it depends on how parts of the sentence is related.
Examples of a Run on Sentence:
"I'm going to a party tonight and I'm going to have a lot of fun and dance all night."
1 example of a correct Sentence:
"I'm going to a party tonight, I'm going to have a lot of fun, and I'm going to dance all night.
Sandra, just by reading your examples i can get a good understanding of what a run on sentence is. Therefore, nice examples.
This week’s Grammar Girl episode covered Run- On sentences. In the episode I learned that really long sentences aren’t always run- on sentences. A Run- On sentence is really a sentence that has no punctuation. A Run- On sentence can be short as well. Run- On sentences can be fixed by using all of the punctuation techniques, although there are many ways a sentence can be fixed. The punctuation that should be used depends on the type of mood you want the sentence to give. It’s also good not to think a lot on how the sentences are structured, as grammar girl said the right structure would be chosen automatically. Also, by thinking about it a lot you can mess up the creativity.
Example #1: An example of a short run- sentence would be: The kid jumped the kid fell. This sentence could be fixed by simply adding and and a comma. The kid jumped, and he fell.
Example #2: This is a correct example of a sentence with the right punctuation:
I wanted to go to the zoo, but I found out that it was closed.
Response to Melissa:
Your examples were great, they were properly punctuated and they were easy to understand. The summary I think should have been longer so it can show that you really did understand all of the content.
~Emilio Ruiz
3. In Grammar Girl’s podcast, she talks about how run-on sentences are made and how one can fix them to make a complete sentence. A run-on sentence is a sentence where two clauses can stand alone to be their own sentences. Grammar Girl goes on explaining to us that there is no best way to structure one’s sentence. It all depends on the tone you want your sentence to have. She also mentions that one does not have to over-think the sentence structure. If the sentence is well written, it will take it form [structure].
My first example of a run-on sentence would be: “I ran outside I fell down.” This sentence is considered a run-on sentence because it has two clauses that could stand alone as two single sentences. To fix the run-on sentence, I can rewrite it and say: “I ran outside and I fell down.”
My second example of a run-on sentence would be: “She’s a good singer she won American Idol.” Again, this sentence can be separated to stand alone as its own sentence. The correct way to write it would be: “She’s a good singer, as a result, she won American Idol.”
Diana, I think your examples are great. They helped me understand how to write a complete sentence. Your summary also shows that you got this concept (:
- Mary G. P2
This week on Grammar Girl she talked about run-on sentences or fused sentences. Run-on sentences are long sentences that keep on going but also can be short. She explains how they lack punctuation and shows us differents ways to fuse them with the correct punctuation. Simply by using periods,semicolons,and commas.
Ex: I drank three cups of coffee this morning,as a result,I wasn't able to sleep.
Ex: I love taking long walks on the beach;I like the feeling of the sand in my feet.
Alejandra N.
Per.5
Response: Slonek I thought ur summary was easy to comprehend and your examples showed that you really understand the concept of run-on sentences.
This week grammar girl talked about run on sentences. Basically run on sentences are not actually sentences that are really long but actually are sentences that don't have punctuation marks. Run on sentences are also known as "Fused Sentences". Run on sentences could be fixed by adding periods, commas and even semicolons. Since its very simple to fix these sentences making them sound they the writer wants it to is based on how they want to deliver it.
1. The dog barked at the cat; sadly , the cat scared the dog.
2. I drank a can of redbull, and now I cant stop moving.
@Mellisa I could picture your examples, and I thought it was very interesting. From what I read I could tell you understood this topic. Just don't drink and drive.
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A run-on sentence fuses together two or more independent clauses (complete sentences) without any internal punctuation (Hence run-on sentences are also called fused sentences). Depending on the length of the independent clause, a run-on sentence can either be long or short. let's take a look at two examples.
EX:1 The kids outside are playing in the fountain their parents are standing obvlivious
Ex:2 She studies her grades are good.
Neither example 1 or 2 make any sense as a structured sentence. Without correct punctuation we end up reading the sentence without pauses and without an emotional tone (or theme). Try reading it, you will sound monotonous.
To help these examples we can add proper puctuation and conjunctions(depending on the relativeness of the two clauses). Not only will puctuation help with completing this sentence it will add a tone or emotion.
EX1 The childeren outside are playing in the fountain, while their parents stand oblivious.
I added a comma and a conjuntion to fix and complete my sentence. Now once it is read aloud, the reader's voice gains a tone and emphasis surrounding the comma, giving the sentence its OWN TONE.
EX2 She studies, therefore she gets good grades.
The explination for this is just the same as the last example. With the addition of a comma and conjunction, the once hard sounding run-on sentence, flows nicely, correclty completing this sentence.
Dont just "fuse" two sentences together and stick a period at the end. Make sure to have a connection between your two independent clauses whether it be a punctuation mark of conjunction.
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-MADDIE ISAACS
(period 2)
speriorkingisquick
dont forget to include other punctuations. this weeks grammer girl is not just on semi-colons.
This week grammar girl spoke about run on sentences. I learned that run on sentences can be long or short.There are four ways that grammar girl spoke about to fix run on sentences such as adding a period,a semicolon, a conjunction with a comma, or a conjunctive adverb.
Ex: I love my job, therefore, I regularly attend.
Ex: Food is amazing. I eat all the time.
Response to Helen Toloza:
Helen your examples only show what run on sentences are, however they do not show how to correct them. Althuogh they are good examples of what run on's are, i feel as though you should come up with come corrections of your own.
-Stephanie Calderon
per 2
Grammar girl talks about run on sentences and the common mistake that people assume they are just really long sentences. Run on sentences can be short or long; it is a matter of good use in punctuation. They can be fixed by controlling sentence structure. A sentence should be able to convey its thought without troubling a reader of its message because of its confusing structure and misplacement of punctuations. When combining ideas or clauses in one sentence, the proper use of semicolons and colons makes a sentence clear. There are a variety of ways to combine independent clauses.
Ex. run on sentence- The young teacher could not handle her students they ran everywhere without saying where they would go.
Ex. of correct sentence structure- The young teacher could not handle her students; they ran everywhere without saying where they would go.
Helen, good examples of run on sentences. Next time you should maybe put the correct way to rewrite the sentences.
-Lucy
This week, Grammar Girl discusses how to identify and correct run-on sentences. Run-on sentences are basically two sentences or independent clauses that are "fused" or connected together without the proper punctuation. Punctuations that can be used include a comma, colon, conjunction and a comma, semi-colon, period, or semicolon with a conjunctive verb and a comma. Using a specific type of punctuation depends on the style of writing, rhythm, and tone that the writer tries to address. Also, run-on sentences can be long and short as long as the two independent clauses do not contain the proper punctuation that is necessary.
Example of Run-on Sentence: The man ate my burger he bought me another one.
Correction: The man ate my burger, but he bought me another one.
Example: She left school early she had to go to a doctor's appointment.
Correction: She left school early; however, she had to go to a doctor's appointment.
Response to Jeffrey Lopez: Your summary shows that you definitely understand the topic on run-on sentences for this week's Grammar Girl. Also, your first example is correct, but your second example might need a semicolon before "nevertheless" as it did in one of Grammar Girl's examples.
Topic of the day Run-on sentences. Everyone has this and grammer girl talks about run-ons and how to deal with them. Though everyone knows that it is continous it can also be a short run-on, one that has two sentences together. She then says a way to break run on sentences is to use a period, comma, semicolon, or colon
Ex. Man what a week I had last week, I had a game, film session, and work; as a result I was very tired
Ex. I wore shorts and didn't bring a sweater, it then became extremely cold, and as a result I was freezing at the beach
Eric where's ur examples at? I can't see them unless they're in the paragraph somewhere.
Grammar Girl shines a light on run-on sentences this week. She explains how no matter the length, any sentence that lacks punctuation is in fact a run on sentence.
I don’t like to post I’m so bored.
This example is wrong for two reasons. First, it is a run-on sentence where two independent clauses can be connected in myriad ways. Second, I do like to post yet, I am still bored.
I should and probably will go to sleep soon it is really past the time when anyone should be awake but I am just going to finish this assignment then I might do my economics homework.
WAIT!!! There are so many things wrong here that we might as well just state it and move on.
Rama P.2
Well in todays grammar girl, she spoke about run on sentences. It is how two complete sentences can be combined together by a colon, conjunction, or a semi colon. It all depends on wat tone you use.
Ex. I ate alot during the summer, there for I worked it out.
Ex. I got dreesed good for a party, but i ended up not going to dance.
reply to- karina
Your examples give a clear understanding of what grammar girl spoke about. I hope other people read your comment because im sure that they will understand the whole process of run on sentences.
Hi Raymond.
I am APPALLED by the way you made APPARENT to me the meaning of Grammar Girl's post this week. I don't mean to be CAUSTIC or INUNDATE you with even more work, but my INTUITION tells me that the way you corrected your second example is in fact incorrect.
You wrote..
She left school early; however, she had to go to a doctor's appointment.
From the way you wrote the sentence, it seems to me that you wanted the reader to understand that she left BECAUSE of the doctor's appointment. The word "HOWEVER," however, tells me that she left for some other reason.
Rama P.2
On this week's episode of Grammar Girl, she talks about run-on sentences and explains how run-on sentences aren't only those long sentecnes that never end, but they can also be short sentences. What makes a sentence a run-on sentence is the punctuation and how it is used. She gives many examples of how to fix run-on sentences in short and long sentences. Overall, run-on sentences are all about punctuation because without punctuation, a sentence can either not make sence because of its shortness or boring because of its lenth.
Example #1
Amanda went to the market to get eggs milk and cheese but as she was leaving the market she noticed that she needed bread as well so she had to go back for some bread.
(correct) Amanda went to the market to get eggs, milk, and cheese, but as she was leaving the market, she noticed that she needed bread as well, so she had to go back for some bread.
Example #2
I don't like run-on sentences they are boring.
(correct) I don't like run-on sentences, because they are boring.
Alex Luviano-
I think you had a very clear and understandable summary. It had all the information wrapped up into something easy to grasp. Your examples were very simple and clear as well. good job. =]
-Michelle Couto
Run-on sentences a common mistake? As a matter of a fact, it is a common mistake. Run-on sentences are just when there is incorreect use of punctuation in between the sentence. Run-on sentence sounds as if the sentence may be long, but the truth is that a run-on sentence can be long or short. Sometimes people may fuse two sentences together, giving their name, fused sentences. There are different ways to correct this kind of mistake. One way would be to completely seperate the sentences with a period, or you could make more sophisticated sentence by adding a conjunctive verb, such as: however, nevertheless, moreover, etc. Even though run-on sentences are common, chances are that by the time you learn this rule, the sentences will come out like magic. By the way, an interesting way to fix run-on sentences, is that you try writing in a different style. That's about it for this week on grammar girl.
Ex.1 A run-on sentence would be,"You are a young boy you are a top-class weightlifter." The correction for this sentence would be, "You are a young boy, yet you are a top-class weightlifter."
Ex.2 Another run-on sentence would be ,"That man brushes his teeth in the morning he brushes his teeth at night." The correction for this sentence would be,"That man brushes his teeth in the morning; however he brushes his teeth at night as well."
Response: My response goes to Robert430. You had some good examples and your summary was straight to the point, on which you say what run-on sentences are and the ways you can fix them. The only other thing I would say is that run-on sentences don't necessarily go on forever because they can also be short sentences, but you are right about them not having correct punctuation. Good job!
Fernando S. per.2
On episode #49, Grammar Girl talks about run-on (also known as fused) sentences. Run-on sentences are two independent clauses lacking punctuation.
Ex. I want to go out tomorrow I need to finish my homework.
This error can be easily fixed by adding some sort of punctuation in between the two clauses(ie. a period, semicolon, or comma). Choosing the punctuation depends on the tone the writer is trying to achieve and how the two parts are related.
Ex. I want to go out tomorrow; i need to finish my homework.
Ex. I want to go out tomorrow; therefor, i need to finish my homework.
Both examples leave some connection between the two while fixing the error.
In response to Cris Garcia P.2
Your second example seems to have improper punctuation. When listing the names given you should use a comma in between them. Using different punctuation in between each name gives different tones to the reader.
Ricardo Fernandez Period 2
Griselda Isaac per:5
This week grammar girl talked about run on sentence.She explains how punctuation has to do a lot with a sentence.Run on sentence cold also be known as fused sentence because you could put two complete sentences to make a run on sentence.There is many ways to fix a fuse sentence, you could use semicolon or comma's depending on the connection that the two sentences have.Grammar girl also gives tips on how someone should never over think thier sentence structure that it just comes naturally especially is ur a native english speaker because they will make sure it sounds right.
Ex:I had to much homework today; As a result i did not get enough sleep.
Ex:I ran a mile today, and I fell down.
Reply to scalderon:
I like how you explained what grammar girl talked about really simple.But you should have wrote a little more since your sumary is pretty short, but therefore is good.
This week grammar girl was about run on sentences. Run on sentences are sentences that keep going on.The way you fix the sentence depends on how the difference parts are related to one another and how it sounds.Run on sentences have to be somewhat related to each other.
ex" I walk to the mall, I eat pancakes, and when to my friends.
Response to zacadisco or fernando. I like your summary thanks a bunch. It definitely shows your understanding of run-on sentences. I could learn from your summaries lol. I like your introduction and you are correct about run-on sentences. They are a common mistake. Examples are great and informative thx.
Semicolons are great solutions to run on sentences because it helps you talk about all the information you want to talk about in that sentences without having to start a new one. Semicolons help you separate different topics that you want to talk about in that sentences. It also helps you get in a third party or a phrase that would help support your argument.
Ex. The teacher announces the students that have an “A” in the class; also the new kids that are coming in the class also with “A's”.
Ex. I did not study for my math test; so I failed it.
I thought that superiorkingisquick had really good examples of what this and really understood grammar girl episode 49.
fernando cazares period 2
Grammar Girl's topic today was about run -on sentences, otherwise known as fused sentences. Run -on sentences are sentences that lack punctuation. They are written as if they are one continuing sentence. Fused sentences can be easily fixed using the right punctuation to somewhat match the tone and rhthym that is trying to be achieved. You can use periods, semicolons, and commas along with coordinating conjunctions to correct any of your run- on sentences by following these steps:
Example 1:
" She had to read the chapter she finished the book."
-To completely seperate these sentences, you would use a period.
" She had to read the chapter. She finished the book."
-To keep the sentences connected, you would use a semicolon.
"She had to read the chapter; she she finished the book."
-To make a comment about the connection of the sentences, you would use coordinating conjunctions.
" She had to read the chapter, yet she finished the book."
There is no one way to fix run- on sentences; as long as there is some type of punctuation used in between the two fused sentences it is correct. Just remember that the types of punctuation you use determine what tone you want to achieve.
SarahALG;)
My comment is for Spicy Sandra. I like how you explained yoour understanding of the podcast using
simple and quick words along with
a few examples.
I did not have any trouble at all understanding your idea of the podcast.
SarahALG:)
Grammar girl talks about how run on sentences aren't forever-long sentences. They are sentences with punctuation errors. You can use a semicolon, a comma with a coordinating conjunction or a period to fix your sentence and you must choose which one to use depending on the tone of your sentence. She also says that if you don't overthink hbow you are writing your sentence then you probably wont make errors.
For example,"No more violence no more war"
In this sentence, you want to send a strong message so you would use a period. "No more violence. No more war."
For exdample,"Fix your bed clean the room"
Here, the tone is more commanding so you would use a comma with a conjunction. "Fix your bed, and clean your room."
In respond to Alex Luviano:
You don't have to overthink them, but you also have to pay attention to what you are trying to get across because the reason why there are run-on sentences is because people are too careless.
This week Grammer Girl talked about run on sentences. Run on sentences are sentences that dont have periods,semicolons,or commans. You can fix the run on sentences many ways. The punctuations you use in your sentence set the tone and rhythm.
Example 1:
As the rain pounded to the ground everyone ran for cover.
(incorrect)
As the rain pounded to the ground, everyone ran for cover.
(correct)
Example 2:
i drank a lot of coffee i didnt sleep last night.
(incorrect)
i drank a lot of coffee;as a result, i didnt sleep last night.
(correct)
zepshizzle,
Your summary and examples helped me understand this week grammer girl. good work!
sandra viramontes
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Hello--
In episode 49, Grammar Girl discusses "Run-on Sentences", describing them as sentences that have no internal punctuation. These sentences may appear to be long, but short sentences can also be a run-on. To correct this problem, grammar girl suggests inserting either a comma, a period, or a semicolon, depending on the diction the writer chooses.
EXAMPLE 1: "She was a nurse she went to med school for 10 years."
This is a bad run-on sentence. It should be: She was a nurse. She went to med school for 10 years.
OR: She wwas a nurse; she went to med school for 10 years.
EXAMPLE 2: She went to school; took all her tests and went home.
Yazmin, your example is great, but I notice that maybe a sentence shouldn't chopped off with a semicolon if its like a listing sentence. I dont know...maybe I'm overthinking it.
Vianney Bernabe p.2
In the episode of grammer girl was about "Run on sentence".Run on sentences are sentences that go on and on.They also miss a period or any punctuation.
Example:Joseph is going to the skatepark,but after,he's going to check in with his parents.
-Joseph Maciel<3333333
Listening to Grammar Girls discussion on run on sentences was very helpful, as I am a guilty culprit. Run on sentences are sentences that are not punctuated properly. They can range from short to long, what really counts is the sentence's punctuation. Grammar girl provides many options as to correcting these sentences. One can place a period, a semicolon or commas with coordinating conjunctions. Correction really depends on the tone the writer wants to depict.
Ex: I had only a couple of hours to sleep; however, I manged to finish my homework.
Ex: I am tired, yet I stayed awake in class.
Michelle Vasquez
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This weeks grammer girl is talking about run on sentences. Run on sentences mean when you continue writing with no punctuation. When you write a run on sentence its very easy to tell because at some point of time you stop focusing on one idea you just keep switching.
ex- This week my mother took me out for a burger she droped me off at my grandmas house
ex-in order to get my car mother told me i have to get good grades all straight A's
reply- i agree with fernos because he basically saying exactly what im saying in order to fix a run on sentence you must use punctuation.
Trevor Benjamin
per 5
grammer girl 3
This weeks Grammar Girl is about Run on sentences. Run on sentences are sentences that are missing the correct punctuations to separate two sentences that are running into one. A way to fix a run on sentence is by putting the correct punctuation. Usually you would put a Semi colon, colon, comma, or a period.
Ex: I was texting all night i couldn't get up in the morning.
Correction: I was texting all night, so i couldn't get up in the morning.
Ex: I had a lot of homework i was mad.
Correction: I had a lot of homework, so i was mad.
Reply: superiorkingisquick, i like how you used your semi colons. It's very clear and understandable.
Dominique Thomas
In today’s segment of Grammar girl we learned about run-on sentences. I for one always believed that run-on sentence were given that name because they were never ending. As I was just informed, run-on sentences are given that name because they lack some kind of punctuation or sentence. This was an important lesson to me because It taught me how to properly identify run on sentences.
Ex1: I have to go pick my brother sister up after school
Now if someone was reading this they would be without a doubt confused. What in the world is a brother sister?
The correct sentence would be: I have to go pick my brother and sister up from after school.
Or: I have to go pick my brother as well as my sister up from after school.
Ex2: My father I are working on a project for my mom.
This is unacceptable, the correct sentences would be; My father and I are working on a project for my mom.
Fernos478 I have to say man good job on those examples. We are on the same page with understanding this lesson. I don’t know you personally but, no I’m only playing good job bro.
In Grammar Girl's podcast, she talked about run-on sentences. She explained what a run-on sentence was and how to fix them to where they wouldn't bu run-on anymore. She explained that run-on sentences are similar to fused sentences, meaning two sentences joined with no joining conjunction.
1. I love ice cream I love Chocolate. This is a run-on sentence. Because the subject is I in both sentences, I can combine them to make one sentence. "I love ice cream 'and' chocolate."
2. He likes to ride his bike and his skates. This is not a run-on sentence.
-Myshauna Alexander
Helen,
Nice summary of GrammarGirl's podcast. You made it short and straight to the point. One question, though, how did your food get sick? :-)
-Myshauna Alexander
lIn this pod cast Grammar Girl talks about Run-On Sentences. Run-On Sentences are sentences that go on and on. They mostly consist of two sentences that have been jammed together without any connection to each other. Also she states that run-on sentences can also have grammatical errors, such as punctuation. Many run-on sentences can be corrected by just adding a comma, semicolon, or period.
Example: Incorrect: It is nearly half past five we cannot make it home before dark.
Correct: It is nearly half past five; therefore, we cannot make it home before
dark.
Example: Incorrect: Mary went to the store she bought some apples.
Correct: Mary went to the store, and she bought some apples.
To: Domostayspiffy
You gave excellent examples. At first i couldnt think of any examples and then i saw yours and they helped me to create my own. You did a excellent job and you grasped Grammar Girls lesson with no problem. :)
-Tea' Finley
This podcast discusses run-on sentences. Run-on's are mainly sentences that keep on going without correct punctuation. To correct a run-on sentence you would needto include a comma or semicolon.
Ex. I accidently dropped my phone down the stairs, which cracked the screen.
Ex. The blazing sun was blinding us, so we decided to wear our sunglasses.
I like Sara's examples. She clearly understood the podcast. GO SARA!! :p
well as u know the topic is about run-on sentences. run on sentences are sentences that have lack of punctuation .they're both long and short sentences.i am a man and a police officer.these are too complete sentences fused together. the problem here is there are no correct punctuation. using a semicolon in most sentences is to get the readers attention.
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